Cosmetic hydrolates
Hydrolate - what is it and how is it made?
Hydrolates (flower water) are obtained after distillation of plants during the process of essential oil preparation. This is water with a residual essential oil content (0.1-0.5%). Also, components that do not enter the essential oil settle in flower water: fruit acids, phytoncides, glycosides. When dissolved in water, these substances are better absorbed by the skin.In other words, when you decide to buy hydrolates, you get a 100% natural toner for the face and body without chemical or artificial additives.
Benefits of hydrosols for face, skin and hair
- Preserves the cosmetic properties of essential oils
- Gentle on the skin. Suitable for delicate and sensitive skin.
- Can be used on irritated skin and skin around the eyes (best mixed with water).
- They block the proliferation of bacteria, because form an acidic film on the skin.
Hydrolates are an alternative to distilled lifeless water for preparing cosmetics and masks. Hydrolates can be added to the cream up to 100% of the aqueous phase, but the main thing is to adjust the pH of cosmetics at the end, since hydrolates themselves have an acidic pH of 3.0 to 4.5, depending on the type.Please note that the shelf life of pure hydrolate is up to 1-2 months, so we add a natural preservative, thereby increasing the shelf life to 1 year.
How to use hydrolates in cosmetics
There are many options for using hydrosols. This is a universal product. Below are some popular uses:
- Hair hydrolates are used as a protective and moisturizing spray, as well as a component of a rinse.
- Spraying the hydrolate mixture onto your face will refresh you on a hot day. At the same time, the mixture does not affect makeup, removes redness, and the face looks rested and fresh, just like after washing.
- It is convenient to keep flower water on your desktop or carry it in your purse. Hydrolate neutralizes the drying effect of office equipment, air conditioning, and radiators.
- Hydrolates treat skin diseases and mechanical damage with lotions and rinsing (psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, burns, cuts, wounds.)
- The product works more effectively when used frequently in small portions: 3-12 r/day.
- Flower water is also suitable for taking a bath. Depending on the size of the bath or local bath (for hands, feet), 50-250 ml are used. facilities.
Properties of different types of hydrolates
Our compatriots are lucky, because... you can buy hydrolates in Ukraine from local raw materials.Depending on the source plant, flower water has different effects on the skin.There are also several universal floral waters that will suit everyone: rose, mint, chamomile, cornflower, lavender.